I just ordered a 2.2 lb. bottle of the Dezcal Descaler. Came of no instructions. Can anyone give me some ideas on how to use this on a Cuisinart Single Cup Coffeemaker with an 80 oz. water tank?
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Please visit the manufacturer's website (http://www.urnexathome.com/product/Dezcal/13165.aspx) for instructions on how to use. The site recommends 1 oz of Dezcal for each quart (32 oz) of water used. This product is non-toxic and safe to use on home coffee makers and single-cup brewers. However, if you're concerned (as was I) about getting all of the solution out of the coffee maker, the FAQ's explain how to verify using baking soda.
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The bottle I received came with instructions to use 7 oz. with a gallon of water. The simplest process is to divide each by 4: 1.75 oz. of Dezcal Descaler powder to a quart of water. Use in your coffee maker. Run 2-3 times with clean water after using the descaler. Hope that helps.
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Take 36 oz. of warm water, mix 4 level tablespoons of Dezcal powder to the water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Pour this water into your machine tank and "brew" four 12 oz. cups of water through the machine, then rinse out your water tank. Add clean water to the tank and flush "brew" four 12 oz. cups. The recipe for using Dezcal is about 1 oz. powder (2 Tablespoons) to 16 oz. of water to make a descaling solution. This is a professional product designed for pro espresso machines, etc. However, if you follow the directions I gave you, it is the equivalent of Urnex's consumer line of descaler. (It is the same ingredient) Take 36 oz. of warm water, mix 4 level tablespoons of Dezcal powder to the water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Pour this water into your machine tank and "brew" four 12 oz. cups of water through the machine, then rinse out your water tank. Add clean water to the tank and flush "brew" four 12 oz. cups. The recipe for using Dezcal is about 1 oz. powder (2 Tablespoons) to 16 oz. of water to make a descaling solution. This is a professional product designed for pro espresso machines, etc. However, if you follow the directions I gave you, it is the... » Read More Take 36 oz. of warm water, mix 4 level tablespoons of Dezcal powder to the water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Pour this water into your machine tank and "brew" four 12 oz. cups of water through the machine, then rinse out your water tank. Add clean water to the tank and flush "brew" four 12 oz. cups. The recipe for using Dezcal is about 1 oz. powder (2 Tablespoons) to 16 oz. of water to make a descaling solution. This is a professional product designed for pro espresso machines, etc. However, if you follow the directions I gave you, it is the equivalent of Urnex's consumer line of descaler. (It is the same ingredient) « Show Less
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Take 36 oz. of warm water, mix 4 level tablespoons of Dezcal powder to the water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Pour this water into your machine tank and "brew" four 12 oz. cups of water through the machine, then rinse out your water tank. Add clean water to the tank and flush "brew" four 12 oz. cups. The recipe for using Dezcal is about 1 oz. powder (2 Tablespoons) to 16 oz. of water to make a descaling solution. This is a professional product designed for pro espresso machines, etc. However, if you follow the directions I gave you, it is the equivalent of Urnex's consumer line of descaler. (It is the same ingredient)
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Read the side of the product. I received and was able to use it following the instructions on the side of the product.
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Don't use it!! Seriously, it is for professional equipment only - I ruined my lovely new DeLonghi coffee maker with this stuff .... Return it for Urnex tabz instead or just use white vinegar and water! Hope this helps ;)
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If you google the make and model number of your coffee maker and the word cleaning, you will find your answer including most likely youtube videos to demonstrate. The cleaner is fantastic, just not familiar with your machine. Mix it with water according to the label and use it instead of vinegar in the cleaning instructions.
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This powder cannot be used for descaling. It will destroy your machine if it goes into the boiler. You can only use this powder to clean your portafilter and filter basket if its all metal. Don't use it on any plastic or rubber. All you do is mix half a teaspoon in a bowl with water and leave the portafiter and filter basket in there for about 10 minutes. You also use this for back flashing your machine if it has a three way solenoid. There are great videos on YouTube on how to backflush the machine.
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Thank you so much. i just put it in car to return. I will read this tonight and see if I can do it. I can't believe a coffee pot instructions are so difficult for me. this morning when it finished, i turned off brew is that right.printer messed up now.thank youbrenda
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I don't know, I only use the 5 gallon. Perhaps call the supplier of the 3.5 gallon and ask whether they generally work on the same dispensers that use 5 gallon. Another issue you'll want to consider is how to de-scale the unit after it builds up with minerals. There are no specific instructions on how to do it and their "customer service" is useless. My hot dispenser is now down to a trickle, so I'm going to have to try to figure something out myself.
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I would recommend you pour straight vinegar nt the bottom of the unit and let it sit for 2 hoursThen put some water in the container and see if it turns onDo not empty the vinegar from the bottom let it run through Sort of like when you clean your coffee pot I do not use distiller water but I do regularly use the white vinegar Mine runs like a charm but it will shut down if residue builds up
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You should only run the cleaning process when the light comes on. Upper parts come off so you can wash them after user a creamer. The water tank should not be washed in the dishwasher. I've had mine for a couple of months and it has not required descaling yet. As far as noise goes it's noisy when you brew coffee but not any louder than the kettle for boiling water I used to use.
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James, just pour the water slowly in, I first had problems with water spillage, had a regular Cuisinart before and I was tired of grinding my beans, thus having a mess. Good luck/brewing, I love mine
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Like, K. Bader, I have a Delonghi EC155 machine. Sadly, the pods did not perform well in mine (and, I did use it in the single serving filter). The espresso that I got was watery. I tossed all the pods because of this.
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Barbara, I checked the Cuisinart site and left this link for you to check it out. http://www.cuisinartwebstore.com/detail/CUI+DGB-500WRC
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run a pot of 50/50 water and vinegar. I understand that this is the best way to clean scale from the water tank and the tubing and keep the coffeemaker running properly.
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I have no idea. I no longer own the coffee maker. Have you thought about visiting the DeLonghi website?
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Rebecca, Use the scoop to measure your ground coffee and put it in the small basket. Behind the basket is a small open tank and that's where you put your water. I just use my own measuring Tablespoon and follow the amounts given on my coffee can (Folgers regular coffee + 1Tablespoon coffee grounds per 6 oz water. Then flip the red button and it will light up so you know its on. It wont do anything for several seconds but then you'll hear it start to brew. When its done brewing you have to flip the switch back to the off position. It will not turn off by itself. Don't leave it on as it could be a fire hazard if left long enough. After using it for awhile if the brewing gets slow you can brew a cup of half white vinegar and half water (no coffee.) Let half of the vinegar-water brew and shut off the machine. Let it sit a few hours or overnight. Then turn the machine back on and let the other half of the vinegar-water brew all the way. Then shut it off to cool a little. Then run a cup of plain water all the way through. Repeat the plain water brewing until it doesn't smell like vinegar anymore (usually just 2 brewing cycles.) It will run like new again after you do that. Doesn't need it very often. I adore my Caf Uno and hope you enjoy yours.
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I have mine for more that 1 year, so far so good; never have any issues with pump, even run it couple of time with low water level in the tank. You have to be quite careful to keep proper water level in the tank. Try to avoid running coffeemaker with almost empty water tank. I'd agree with suggestion to descale it, I've found a lot of sediments when descaled mine. Good luck
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This just happened to our YouBrew, it is the second time. The first time it happened about a year ago and Breville replaced it. I just called Breville and they are replacing this one as well. We do descale the machine on a regular basis. I will say that their customer service has been excellent.
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I have had the same problem, called Tassimo customer service, who told me 3 times in a row that I needed to descale it. I FINALLY convinced him I HAD descaled, had followed directions to the letter, but red light won't go off. By that time I was in a foul mood, got off the phone, but have found the coffeemaker works fine with the red light shining on. . and on. . . and on. For me, as long as it works and I get my great coffee, I can live with the red light.
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LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore... » Read More LOL! Welcome to the club Grergory! I've had mine for about a year. Although it makes very good coffee I like mine quite strong. The brew basket on this unit isn't sized for "too much" ground coffee, so if you want it strong you have to make it in smaller batches. Also, be sure to take the shower head out and clean it after brewing as the grinds float to the top and stick to it.Jon GordonI know this is a bummer, but this is just one of the short comings of this unit. Better by a replacement basket now, if you can get one, as Bodum isn't making them anymore and if yours cracks like mine did, then you'll be out of luck. « Show Less
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I believe you can put the descaling disc in the machine and when you run it it dispenses hot water. You may want to check their website to verify that. Holding down the brew button makes it Descale but pushing it once normally should just fill the cup with hot water.